The Global Commands dialog box allows you to configure and send a command to multiple items in the Metasys system. You can access the Global Commands dialog box from the Action Menu by selecting Command. However, you must have more than one object selected in the navigation tree or the display panel to open the Global Commands dialog box. You also can access the Global Commands dialog box from the right-click menu (in supported views).
Callout |
Screen Area/Item |
Description |
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1 |
Instructions Area |
Provides tips to help you send a global command. |
2 |
Commands Tab: Commands List |
Displays the list of commands available for the selected items. Unauthorized commands are either grayed out (disabled) or not shown (hidden), depending on user preference settings. The default is grayed out. For commands that require parameter values, the fields appear after selecting the command. |
3 |
Items Tab |
Lists the selected items in table format and indicates:
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4 |
Commands Tab: Show Command Set Drop-Down Menu |
Allows you to filter the commands list by:
Note: User Preferences determines the default setting.
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5 |
Send |
Sends the selected command to the objects listed in the Items tab. All commands are sent at the default priority for the command. |
6 |
Cancel |
Closes the Global Commands dialog box without sending the command. |
7 |
Show Command Results |
When selected, displays the Change Results Viewer in the display panel after clicking Send. |